Sofapaka forward Umaru Kasumba has scooped the Sportpesa/LG February Player of the Month Award.
The prolific Ugandan forward beat Congolese striker Yema Muama and Gor Mahia’s Nicholas Kipkirui to scoop the gong after he garnered a total of 19 points, Muama came in second with 15 while Kipkirui finished in third and a point less than the Congolese.
Kasumba scored four goals in three games, in the process helping Batoto ba Mungu register three wins and a draw.
Kasumba opened his February account with a goal in Batoto Ba Mungu’s 2-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks before netting Sofapaka’s opener as they came from behind to snatch a point against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium.
This was the first ever award for the free-scoring Ugandan who has set his eyes on the 2019 Kenyan Premier League Golden Boot.
“I have the advantage of being coached by someone who won the golden boot four times during his playing time.” said the jubilant Ugandan.
He walks away with Sh100000 courtesy of sponsors Sportpesa, a personalised trophy and a 49 inch TV courtesy of LG Electronics.
He becomes the third recipient of the award this year after Kakamega Homeboyz’ Peter Thiong’o who won the December award, and Bandari FC winger Abdalla Hassan who bagged it in January.
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